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#87 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 43% of private schools

St John Paul II School

Elementary School · Middletown, CT

A private elementary school in Middletown, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

87 S MAIN ST, Middletown, CT 06457

  • 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment175
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St John Paul II School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,217/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middletown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,003

Median home value

$279,500

Median rent

$1,392/mo

College educated

40.7%

Homeownership

53.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White61.1%
Hispanic16.0%
Black8.0%
Two or More7.4%
Asian6.9%
Native American0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Macdonough SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–51.0 mi226Compare →
Farm Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–51.1 mi276Compare →
Bielefield SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.2 mi237Compare →
Snow SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.5 mi344Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St John Paul II School is listed in Middletown, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Paul II School

St John Paul II School is a private elementary school in Middletown, CT, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Paul II School

What grades does St John Paul II School serve?

St John Paul II School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Paul II School?

St John Paul II School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul II School rank in CT?

St John Paul II School ranks #87 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is St John Paul II School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Paul II School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Paul II School a private school?

Yes, St John Paul II School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St John Paul II School a religious school?

St John Paul II School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
175
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 06457)
46,690
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06457; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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